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The Devil at 4 O'clock | Year: 1961 Classification: Drama Directed: - Mervyn LeRoy Actors/Actresses: - Spencer Tracy - Frank Sinatra ERUPTING DRAMA I first saw this movie when I was ten years old, and of all the things that have stuck with me, the beautiful theme song by George Duning has haunted me since. The story of a disillusioned priest played by Spencer Tracy is an old one, but it is acted with such fervor, it remains powerful in its concept of God, faith and hope. Tracy is as always impeccable, but Frank Sinatra seems a little disinterested in his role. Kerwin Mathews previously known for his roles in the Ray Harryhausen movies (7th Voyage of Sinbad, 3 Worlds of Gulliver) brings his solemn and gentlemanly nature to the role of Father Perreau, the young priest who is scheduled to replace Tracy. Bernie Hamilton and Gregoire Aslan turn in delightful performances as the other two prisoners; Alexander Scourby makes a good island governor; Barbara Luna is beautiful as the blind Charisse; Cathy Lewis is memorable as Marguerite; Martin Brandt makes an impression as the atheist doctor who still admires Tracy; and Jean Pierre Aumont is good as the pilot.<BR>Though slow in spots, the volcanic eruption explodes onto the screen and the escape scene is heartwarming and suspenseful.<BR>A very good movie! The Devil Won't Wait Any fan of Spencer Tracy will like this movie. None of his movies move fast but at an even pace. The effects are good, even by todays standards. If you like Tracy in "Bad Day at Black Rock" or "The Mountain" you will like this movie. If you enjoy any of the older disaster movies you will certainly find this worth watching. If you like movies with characters fighting personal problems while trying to stay alive from a disaster you will like it. Quite honestly if anyone doesn't enjoy it they just have to short of an attention span. I liked this movie when I was a child. But not so much as an adult. Children up to their early teens should still enjoy it though. Buy The Devil At 4 O Clock at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Devil At 4 O Clock Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Devil At 4 O Clock This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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